Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Born with the best armour, forged in the desert, and now one of the most advanced designs in the world the Challenger line is the pinnacle of heavy armoured warfare.
And for the very first time, all three came together here at TANKFEST 2026.
To mark this occasion, we’re going to unpack what makes the Challenger one of the most formidable Main Battle Tanks in the world.
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00:00 | Introduction
00:57 | Goodbye Cold War. Goodbye Chieftain
09:24 | Two is Better Than One
17:42 | Three’s a Charm
19:55 | Time for a Change
This video features archive footage courtesy of British Pathé.
In this video, join Chris Copson for a deep dive into the family history of Britain’s main battle tank – the Challenger. From the unrivalled firepower of Challenger 1, to the incredible armour of Challenger 2, and now to the digital upgrades of Challenger 3, this family’s evolution has gone from strength to strength. Both Challengers 1 and 2 have done sterling service with the British Army, but is Challenger 3 the tank of the future?
Want to learn more about the Challenger family of tanks? Here are some of the sources we used to make this film:
Challenger 1 MBT Owners’ Workshop Manual, Dick Taylor, Haynes Publishing 2015.
Challenger 2 MBT Owners’ Workshop Manual, Dick Taylor, Haynes Publishing 2018.
RBSL
Rheinmetall.com
RUSI.org. Challenger 3: Keeping the tracks on the road
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Born with the best armour, forged in the desert, and now one of the most advanced designs in the world the Challenger line is the pinnacle of heavy armoured warfare.
And for the very first time, all three came together here at TANKFEST 2026.
To mark this occasion, we’re going to unpack what makes the Challenger one of the most formidable Main Battle Tanks in the world.
If you're seeing this, why not leave a comment telling us what you think of the Challenger family of tanks? Or, if you loved the video, give us a like!
Interested in learning about tanks? Subscribe to The Tank Museum and enjoy hours of FREE tank content at your fingertips. And if you're a real Tank Nut, why not consider becoming a channel member or joining our community on Patreon patreon.com/c/tankmuseum
Looking for some amazing gifts for the tank nut in your life? Shop our wide range of tank products at our online shop tankmuseumshop.org
00:00 | Introduction
00:57 | Goodbye Cold War. Goodbye Chieftain
09:24 | Two is Better Than One
17:42 | Three’s a Charm
19:55 | Time for a Change
This video features archive footage courtesy of British Pathé.
In this video, join Chris Copson for a deep dive into the family history of Britain’s main battle tank – the Challenger. From the unrivalled firepower of Challenger 1, to the incredible armour of Challenger 2, and now to the digital upgrades of Challenger 3, this family’s evolution has gone from strength to strength. Both Challengers 1 and 2 have done sterling service with the British Army, but is Challenger 3 the tank of the future?
Want to learn more about the Challenger family of tanks? Here are some of the sources we used to make this film:
Challenger 1 MBT Owners’ Workshop Manual, Dick Taylor, Haynes Publishing 2015.
Challenger 2 MBT Owners’ Workshop Manual, Dick Taylor, Haynes Publishing 2018.
RBSL
Rheinmetall.com
RUSI.org. Challenger 3: Keeping the tracks on the road
Support The Tank Museum!
- Patreon: patreon.com/c/tankmuseum
- Membership: youtube.com/@thetankmuseum/community
- Friends: tankmuseum.org/support-us/friends-of-the-tank-museum
- Online Shop: tankmuseumshop.org
- Workshops Channel: youtube.com/@TankMuseumWorkshop
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